Excellent
#250 of 1,363 schools in MD
Top 18% in state
College Park Academy
High School · Prince George's County Public Schools · Riverdale, MD
A Prince George's County Public Schools charter high school serving grades 6th – 12th.
5751 Rivertech Ct, Riverdale, MD 20737
- Math 20% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 61% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at College Park Academy score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2013–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 41% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2013-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2013-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where College Park Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 78Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$84,241
Median home value
$370,300
Median rent
$1,619/mo
College educated
21.8%
Homeownership
49.6%
Poverty rate
17.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20737; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dematha Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 807 | Compare → |
| Parkdale HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 2,571 | Compare → |
| Chelsea SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | 5–12 | 1.5 mi | 71 | Compare → |
| Northwestern HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 2,381 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Prince George's County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 199
- Rank in district
- #11 of 194
- District spending per student
- $19,789NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
College Park Academy is listed in Prince George's County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About College Park Academy
College Park Academy is a public high school in Riverdale, MD, part of Prince George's County Public Schools, serving approximately 681 students in grades 6th-12th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #250 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about College Park Academy
What grades does College Park Academy serve?
College Park Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend College Park Academy?
College Park Academy has an enrollment of approximately 681 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at College Park Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at College Park Academy is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does College Park Academy rank in MD?
College Park Academy ranks #250 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is College Park Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
College Park Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at College Park Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, College Park Academy has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Is College Park Academy a charter school?
Yes, College Park Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is College Park Academy a Title I school?
No, College Park Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for College Park Academy?
51.1% of students at College Park Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 681
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Prince George's County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.7%
- Phone
- (240) 696-3206
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 20737)
- 24,987
- Area average commute
- 33.4 min
- Area median age
- 32.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 20737; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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